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Environmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic

verfasst von: Julian Kreutz, MD, Juliane Heitmann, Ann-Christin Schäfer, Sümeya Aldudak, Bernhard Schieffer, Elisabeth Schieffer

Erschienen in: Herz | Ausgabe 3/2023

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Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in numerous cases of illness and death worldwide. Research has shown that there are associations between transmission, as well as the severity of SARS-CoV‑2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infections, and various environmental factors. For example, air pollution with particulate matter is thought to play a crucial role, and both climatic and geographical aspects must be considered. Furthermore, environmental conditions such as industry and urban lifestyle have a significant impact on air quality and thus on health aspects of the population. In this regard, other factors such as chemicals, microplastics, and diet also critically impact health, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how closely health and the environment are linked. This review discusses the impact of environmental factors on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Titel: Environmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic
verfasst von: Julian Kreutz, MD
Juliane Heitmann
Ann-Christin Schäfer
Sümeya Aldudak
Bernhard Schieffer
Elisabeth Schieffer
Publikationsdatum: 25.04.2023
Verlag: Springer Medizin
Erschienen in: Herz / Ausgabe 3/2023
Print ISSN: 0340-9937
Elektronische ISSN: 1615-6692
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-023-05178-2

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